More than 1,000 people - arguably one of the biggest at Wimborne Town Football Club - attended a charity match on Thursday of last week.

The event was to raise funds for The Louis Ross Foundation which was set up in memory of Canford School pupil Louis Ross who died in a skiing accident in France in December 2015.

Eddie Howe and Graeme Souness managed two teams comprised of Louis’s friends and former team mates.

Steve Fletcher and Jimmy Glass also attended the event and spoke at the pre-match dinner, along with Graeme.

At the match

Louis’s mother Penny said: “The atmosphere was one of emotion coupled with excitement and a community feel. The teams of Louis's friends played a well-matched game with an amazingly gentle competitive spirit. The game ended with a penalty shoot-out, much to the delight of the crowd.” She added that many more of Louis's friends undertook voluntary roles on the night, helping to make the event run smoothly.

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Penny added: “We are so grateful to Paul Barlow who was the force behind the event, to Catherine Ephgrave who worked so hard to aid publicity and finer details, to our four sponsors: Dacombes, Champion Skills, JRS Training and Kitchen Elegance and to all those who supported the event.”

The next event is at Remedy Oak Golf Club on 6th June when all keen golfers are welcome. This is an opportunity to play this amazing course plus breakfast on arrival, refreshments during play and an evening dinner.